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| Learning the piano | 2/9/2009 |
Q: I have recently started to learn to play the piano but the way I am being taught worries me in terms ...
A: I'm glad you asked this question instead of continuing with the numbers as before. Personally, I ...
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| Learning to Play Piano By Ear (for compositional purposes) | 10/28/2008 |
Q: I recently read a reply you gave to a question regarding learning the piano without following ...
A: Before all - thank you for your kind words! Getting positive feedback such as yours really gets me ...
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| Learning to Play Piano By Ear (for compositional purposes) | 10/22/2008 |
Q: I recently read a reply you gave to a question regarding learning the piano without following ...
A: Below is my original answer. However, after sending it I re-checked my favorite courses and saw that ...
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| MIDI controlled accordian | 9/10/2008 |
Q: I noticed in a post from you that you referred to "MIDI files that can play automatically after ...
A: You are correct in stating this isn't my field of expertise. However, I will do my best to help you. ...
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| Serial # | 9/4/2008 |
Q: What's the easiest way to determine the date of manufacture given a Kimball upright serial number?
A: This falls outside my expertise (which is playing the piano), but I'll do my best to assist you. ...
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| Perfect Pitch / Absolute Pitch | 7/28/2008 |
Q: I resently heard about something called "Perfect Pitch" or "Absolute Pitch" (I think they are same). ...
A: You'll find a complete rundown of the best courses at this site: ...
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| Perfect Pitch / Absolute Pitch | 7/18/2008 |
Q: I resently heard about something called "Perfect Pitch" or "Absolute Pitch" (I think they are same). ...
A: This is a great question, as recently there have been some important developments in this field. In ...
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| Chickering & Sons 78984 | 4/26/2008 |
Q: Can you tell me how old my Chickering & Sons piano is? The serial number is 78984.
A: Your piano was manufactured around 1889-1891, and from my experience with antique Chickering & Sons' ...
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| Sheet Music | 3/17/2008 |
Q: I just purchased a piano for my 7 year old daughter from an auction. I do not know how to read ...
A: Although the numbered-notes system is effective, it is rarely used nowadays. The current trend is to ...
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| piano | 3/12/2008 |
Q: I am adult wanting to learn piano..I would like to learn by ear and would like to buy a good but not ...
A: You can read my favorite reviews of piano learning programs at ...
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| Teaching myself | 3/3/2008 |
Q: I am 22 years old and am trying to teach myself how to play the piano. I never had lessons but ...
A: In fact, there are many piano courses that could help you with your playing. First, I'll enable you ...
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| Year? | 1/29/2008 |
Q: We have a very old Cable and Sons Manual Player Piano and was wondering if you could help me with ...
A: Considering the 29285 serial number, your piano is indeed extremely old. It was manufactured by in ...
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| Best way to restart piano | 1/19/2008 |
Q: I took lessons as a youngster, until I was about 12 when my parents told me to choose between band ...
A: From my experience there are 2 ways you can do this. One, of course, is hiring a piano tutor for a ...
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| Thomas Playmate Organ | 11/29/2007 |
Q: My mother has acquired a Thomas Playmate Color Glo Organ Model# A1130 Serial #0997 and needs to find ...
A: I'm really no expert on this, but I'll do my best to help: 1. Try contacting the company, at ...
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| Cable & Sons piano | 11/15/2007 |
Q: i have an upright piano which my father refinished. i would like to know if it is worth anything or ...
A: This question is outside my expertise. I can help with piano tuition and playing questions, but I ...
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| Piano pedals | 11/2/2007 |
Q: What is the function of the pedals on the piano and how do they affect the sound?
A: Great question! Here's the answer, starting with... * The RIGHTMOST pedal: This is the damper pedal ...
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| Need advice on learning piano | 10/15/2007 |
Q: I want to start learning how to play piano from the scratch. I got an old dual manual Kawai organ ...
A: Would be glad to help. I understand you want to learn pretty much from scratch. I very much prefer ...
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| how can I play it myself | 10/12/2007 |
Q: I have always been interested in learning piano/keyboard but have never gained enough motivation to ...
A: This is a great question. Too many courses and tutors focus on classical training and reading sheet ...
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| can i learn piano on an organ | 10/7/2007 |
Q: i wanted to study piano and someone told me that i can learn playing the piano on an organ. is it ...
A: Your friend was correct. You CAN learn to play the piano using an organ. Purists say that organs ...
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| wurlitzer organ | 6/17/2007 |
Q: Looking for music do u have any? if not where do i find it plz. Just bought it no music
A: Please describe what you are looking for: * Sheet music to play on your wurlitzer? * MIDI files that ...
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| Learning Piano/keyboard | 6/15/2007 |
Q: I have always been interested in learning piano/keyboard but have never gained enough motivation to ...
A: My experience with free piano lessons on the web has been pretty bad. Most sites either give you too ...
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| Learning Piano/keyboard | 6/15/2007 |
Q: I have always been interested in learning piano/keyboard but have never gained enough motivation to ...
A: Great question, as this problem is common to many people. If I'm not mistaken, these are your ...
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| Giving away a free piano | 5/29/2007 |
Q: I am looking for someone to give my piano too. It is a Royal Cabinet Grand made by the Krell Piano ...
A: Let me start by saying this is very generous of you. Too few people nowadays remember how to give ...
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| Practicing Methods | 5/28/2007 |
Q: I've been taking private piano lessons for about 5 1/2 years now but I find that my practicing ...
A: With your question you have touched an interesting subject stirring a lot of controversy. Many ...
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| Classical Piano | 5/24/2007 |
Q: I want to learn to play classical music on piano. Can i use an electric keyboard for this, or do i ...
A: You can, but i'd go with a regular piano. Electric pianos and keyboards are great, but the keys give ...
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| Too late? | 5/20/2007 |
Q: I'm 13 and I've just started going to piano lessons. Do you think I'll be able to get very good at ...
A: 13 is not too late. Far from it! Many of the worlds most famous pianists started playing at a much ...
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| favorite piano composition | 5/9/2007 |
Q: since we're talking - what's your fav piano composition?
A: I'm a bit of an oddball - mostly, i listen to minimalist music. Also, I don't have one single ...
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| price of piano lessons | 5/8/2007 |
Q: I just purchased a piano, and would love to take piano lessons. I would like to know ABOUT how much ...
A: 1) Practice: If you just started taking piano lessons, or you find the piano as being really hard to ...
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| price of piano lessons | 5/8/2007 |
Q: I just purchased a piano, and would love to take piano lessons. I would like to know ABOUT how much ...
A: Usually basic instrument lessons range from $15 per half-hour to $35 per half-hour, depending on the ...
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